OCCASION STAR 200SC

OCCASION STAR 200SC is a powerful broad-spectrum insecticide that combines two potent active ingredients: Emamectin Benzoate (200g/L) and Indoxacarb (160g/L). It offers systemic, contact, and stomach action, providing effective pest control across various crops, especially maize, millet, sorghum, rice, and several vegetables like tomatoes, cabbages, and broccoli.

Key Features:

• Broad-Spectrum Control: OCCASION STAR 200SC is highly effective against a variety of insect pests, including fall armyworms, diamondback moths, thrips, caterpillars, aphids, whiteflies, and the notorious Tuta Absoluta. This makes it an ideal choice for protecting a wide range of crops.
• Systemic, Contact, and Stomach Action: The dual-action formulation provides a potent knockdown effect on pests through multiple pathways. It acts on insects when they come into contact with treated surfaces, and it is also absorbed into plant tissues, killing pests that ingest treated foliage.
• Effective Pest Control for Multiple Crops:
  • Cereals: Provides excellent control of fall armyworms in maize, millet, sorghum, and rice, ensuring healthier and more productive yields.
  • Vegetables: Effective in controlling pests such as diamondback moths, thrips, caterpillars, aphids, and whiteflies on tomatoes, cabbages, and broccoli. It also targets the destructive Tuta Absoluta, a key pest in tomato farming.
• Pest Resistance Management: By using two different active ingredients, Emamectin Benzoate and Indoxacarb, the product helps reduce the risk of pest resistance development, making it a valuable tool in integrated pest management (IPM) programs.

Mode of Action:

• Emamectin Benzoate: Works by disrupting the nervous system of pests, causing paralysis and eventual death. It is a derivative of a naturally occurring soil bacterium, making it an environmentally favorable option for farmers.
• Indoxacarb: Acts as a pro-insecticide, requiring bioactivation in the insect’s midgut. Once activated, it disrupts sodium ion flow in the nervous system, effectively paralyzing and killing pests. It offers excellent residual activity and is active against pests that have developed resistance to other insecticides.

Application:

OCCASION STAR 200SC is recommended for both large-scale and smallholder farmers aiming for sustainable pest control. Regular applications during pest outbreaks ensure that crops are protected throughout the growing season.

• For Cereals (Maize, Millet, Sorghum, Rice): Controls fall armyworm, one of the most damaging pests in cereal production.
• For Vegetables (Tomatoes, Cabbages, Broccoli): Effectively controls diamondback moths, thrips, aphids, and whiteflies, common pests that reduce crop quality and yield. It also provides strong action against Tuta Absoluta, which is particularly harmful to tomato crops.

Benefits:

• Improved Crop Yields: With superior pest control, farmers can expect healthier plants, reduced damage, and increased crop productivity.
• Environmental Safety: Being a combination of two active ingredients with specific modes of action, the product minimizes harm to beneficial insects when used according to recommendations.
• Integrated Pest Management (IPM): OCCASION STAR 200SC can be easily integrated into IPM strategies, reducing reliance on chemical controls and supporting sustainable farming practices.

Conclusion:

OCCASION STAR 200SC is a trusted, powerful, and versatile insecticide for managing various pests across different crop types. Its combination of systemic, contact, and stomach modes of action ensures effective control, promoting healthier crops and higher yields. Whether you are a large-scale commercial farmer or a smallholder, this product offers a reliable solution to protect your crops from harmful pests while supporting sustainable farming practices.